Do I Need This?

Jenn & Alexa
  • 5.0 (11)
  • Parenting

Do I Need This? is a podcast by two millennial moms figuring out life in real time, through shopping, life, and a little bit of chaos. Yes, we’re talking impulse buys, trends, and the things you almost added to cart at 11pm. But we’re also getting into the real stuff like motherhood, marriage, work, burnout, friendships, and everything in between. Because the question isn’t just what you’re buying… it’s what you’re carrying. These are the conversations you usually have in texts with your best friend. Honest, unfiltered, and sometimes a little uncomfortable, finally said out loud.

  1. 1d ago

    Broke But Booked

    This week on Do I Need This?, we're talking about the things that give us the ick, from friends who can't leave their husbands at home for girls' night to couples who turn every Instagram post into a public love letter. We get into unconventional marriage dynamics, the latest TikTok rabbit holes, and a documentary you need to add to your watchlist. Plus, we're tackling a listener dilemma: What happens when you lend a friend $1,500, they don't pay you back, but somehow still have money for vacations and shopping? And because we can't help ourselves, we're talking Sephora finds, skincare trends, and whether skin flooding is actually worth the hype. Friendship, finances, marriage, and a little beauty chaos. Just another week of asking: Do I Need This?

  2. Oct 25

    Do I Need to Be Involved?

    From Halloween traditions and questionable parenting expectations to hair changes and the never-ending struggle of balancing it all, Jenn and Alexa have a lot to unpack this week. We're talking about the emotional roller coaster of motherhood, the pressure to be involved in everything at school, and why taking care of yourself sometimes feels like another thing on your to-do list. Plus, we're diving into social media controversies, personal care choices, and what it really means to show up for a friend who's going through a difficult time. Because between parenting, friendships, and trying to find a little time for ourselves, we're all just figuring it out as we go. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Emotional Ups and Downs03:11 Halloween Excitement and Family Traditions06:40 Hair Transformations and Personal Style07:12 Motherhood and Nail Salon Adventures09:28 Weekend Plans and Reconnecting with Friends10:56 Medical Experiences and Comfort Levels18:53 School Involvement and Parenting Pressures25:09 Navigating Parenting Challenges28:00 Celebrating Halloween Traditions30:01 Social Media Reactions and Controversies32:02 Personal Care and Aesthetic Choices36:58 Supporting Friends Through Tough Times46:02 The Complexity of Parenting Dynamics

  3. Oct 18

    Don't All Clap at Once

    Why is it that strangers sometimes support you more than your own friends? This week on Do I Need This?, Jenn and Alexa are getting into the uncomfortable reality of friendships and what happens when the people closest to you aren't showing up. From starting a business to chasing your passions, we're talking about why genuine support matters, how disappointing it can be when it's missing, and why your biggest cheerleaders aren't always who you'd expect. Plus, we're sharing our latest icks, including why dads seem to get a standing ovation for doing the same everyday parenting tasks moms are simply expected to do. Because at the end of the day, supporting your friends shouldn't be that hard.

  4. Oct 11

    Boys' Trip… Allegedly

    This week, Jenn and Lex are catching up on weekend plans, concert adventures, and a few things they've been loving lately. From skincare and red light therapy to beauty recommendations and whether we actually need another product in our routines, there's plenty to discuss. They also have some thoughts on the return of capri leggings (because apparently we're doing that again), before getting into the unspoken rules of social media and friendships. Are we taking Instagram a little too seriously? And when does something small start to feel personal? Then it's time for a listener dilemma involving a husband's boys' trip that might not be such a boys' trip after all. Where do you draw the line between trust and boundaries? And is it unreasonable to feel uncomfortable even when you trust your partner? A little shopping, a little oversharing, and a few situations that might have you questioning what you'd do. Just another week of Do I Need This? Chapters 00:00 Mood Check & Catching Up 02:59 Weekend Plans & Concert Recaps 06:00 Things We're Loving Lately 12:01 Red Light Therapy & Beauty Recommendations 20:57 Wait, Capri Leggings Are Back? 22:00 Fashion Trends We're Questioning 26:01 Social Media & Friendship Etiquette 35:02 A Boys' Trip… With Girls?

  5. Oct 4

    Loud on Sunday, Silent on Monday

    This week, Jenn and Lex start with the usual catch-up, skincare, what they’re wearing, AI doing basically everything for us at this point, and some other random things that have been on their minds. Then the conversation gets a little deeper. They talk about raising boys, the things they want their sons to understand about women, and how different it can feel moving through the world as a man versus a woman. They also get into why teaching empathy and respect starts way earlier than we sometimes think. And somehow that turns into a debate about friendships with the opposite sex once you’re married. What’s totally normal? What would make you uncomfortable? Do boundaries change when you get into a serious relationship? And does your partner get a say? Basically, skincare and outfits somehow turned into gender dynamics, parenting, marriage, and whether your husband should be texting another woman. You know, the usual. Chapters00:00 Who Are We Today? 02:36 Are We Using AI for Everything? 04:27 Skincare & What We’re Trying 12:37 Fashion, Trends & Personal Style 20:29 There’s Something About Being Together 21:50 Sports, Passion & What We Care About 24:34 Men, Women & Why We’re Angry 25:28 The Conversations We’re Having With Our Kids 29:00 Raising Empathetic Boys 32:22 The Reality of Being a Woman 36:10 Boundaries in Relationships 40:09 Can Men & Women Just Be Friends?

  6. Sep 27

    Okay, We Needed This

    This week, Jenn and Alexa are finally recording in person, which means the conversation is a little bit of everything. They’re catching up on what they’re loving lately, what they’re wearing, beauty treatments they’re curious about, and a few things that have them asking the obvious question: do I actually need this? Then the conversation takes a turn into some surprisingly strong opinions, questionable social etiquette, and a few listener dilemmas that have them asking—what would you do? From friendships and awkward situations to the little things that can tell you a lot about someone, there’s plenty to debate. Basically, it’s one of those episodes that feels like sitting in the room while two friends catch up—and somehow end up with a lot more to talk about than they planned. 00:00 Finally Recording In Person 02:10 Beauty & Skincare We’re Loving 04:48 What We’re Wearing 07:43 Entering the Corporate Era 10:27 Fall Fashion & Personal Style 13:08 Microneedling & Beauty Procedures 15:12 Do We Need the Hulken Bag? 17:27 Apple Watches at Weddings?! 22:00 A Friendship Dilemma 23:09 How You Treat the Wait Staff Matters 25:24 The Awkward Dinner Bill 26:28 When Do You Say Something to a Friend? 28:30 Respect Is a Dealbreaker 30:24 Your Dilemmas, Our Opinions 32:23 Podcast Updates & What’s Next

  7. Sep 20

    Let It Flow?

    This week, Jenn and Alexa start with a little fall fashion talk—what they’re wearing, what they’re buying, and what trends they’re actually into this season - before the conversation takes a turn they definitely didn’t see coming: free bleeding. After discovering that some people are choosing to ditch traditional period products altogether, they have...questions. They get into what free bleeding actually is, why people choose to do it, period underwear and other alternatives, the cost of menstrual products, and the difference between something being empowering in theory and something you’d personally be willing to try. Then, somehow, periods lead to love. Jenn and Alexa get into a completely different debate: is the love you have for your partner comparable to the love you have for your children? They share their very different perspectives on marriage, motherhood, and whether those relationships can—or even should—be ranked against each other. Basically: fall clothes, periods, bodily fluids, marriage, and motherhood. A completely normal conversation around here. Chapters 00:00 Fall Fashion & What We’re Wearing 16:10 Wait… What Is Free Bleeding? 24:28 Period Products, Choices & Empowerment 26:13 The Cost & Reality of Having a Period 37:36 Partner vs. Kids: Can You Compare the Love? A quick note: This episode includes discussion of menstruation, menstrual products, hygiene, and personal health experiences. Jenn and Alexa are sharing their own opinions and experiences and are not medical professionals. Nothing discussed should be taken as medical advice.

  8. Sep 13

    Where Did Everyone Go?

    This week, Jenn and Alexa are talking about the “third place”—the places outside of home and work where we used to just… hang out. They get into why those spaces matter, where they’ve gone, and whether our increasingly online and convenient lives have accidentally taken away some of the everyday connection we actually need. From coffee shops and workout classes to neighborhood hangouts and community spaces, they talk about what it means to have somewhere you belong simply because you keep showing up. The conversation also turns into something bigger: if connection matters to us, we have to make room for it. Jenn and Alexa talk about making sacrifices for the people and things that are important, putting effort into friendships as life gets busier, and figuring out the difference between protecting your boundaries and accidentally shutting people out. Because maybe we don’t need more group chats - we just need more places to actually be together. Chapters 00:00 What Is a Third Place? 15:19 Have We Lost the Art of Just Hanging Out? 20:32 Creating Community Again 22:59 Making Time for What Matters 25:00 Relationships, Priorities & Boundaries

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About

Do I Need This? is a podcast by two millennial moms figuring out life in real time, through shopping, life, and a little bit of chaos. Yes, we’re talking impulse buys, trends, and the things you almost added to cart at 11pm. But we’re also getting into the real stuff like motherhood, marriage, work, burnout, friendships, and everything in between. Because the question isn’t just what you’re buying… it’s what you’re carrying. These are the conversations you usually have in texts with your best friend. Honest, unfiltered, and sometimes a little uncomfortable, finally said out loud.

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  • Creator
    Jenn & Alexa
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jenn & Alexa
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